Chocolate fudge brownies
There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!
5 creative types of platter that will make entertaining easy
If you love creating a beautiful grazing platter to feed your guests, your world is about to open up! From breakfast boards to dessert delights, here are all our favourite ways to interpret a platter – and they all make entertaining a breeze.
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Gluten-free pork and fennel sausage rolls
These gluten-free sausage rolls are easier to make than the original which uses pastry and, dare we say it, we prefer them! Whip up a batch the next time you're entertaining and you won't have to worry about any dietary requirements!
How to make fruity adults-only cocktail ice blocks
Cheers to these adults-only, alcohol spiked ice blocks! Try our favourite cocktail inspired recipes including strawberry and champagne, plum and cider or orange and cointreau. A must-try for summer!
How to host a cosy dinner party in winter
Here are our tips for hosting the perfect dinner party in the depths of winter, including all our best recipes for keeping everyone warm and nourished. So pour a glass of mulled wine and make a toast to beating the winter blues for another year!
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18 perfect potluck recipes for when you’re not sure what to bring
Arrive at your next potluck in style with our guide to bringing the perfect sharing dish. From drinks to showstoppers and everything in between, these recipes will turn you into a potluck pro.
Hot and smoky cheesy chipotle and black bean dip
Want to seriously step up the flavour at your next dip worthy event? This chipotle dip recipe is a must-try. Spicy, smoky and cheesy, it's delicious loaded on to corn chips and scooped with raw veges
14 breakfast recipe ideas to help soak up hangovers
Big night? These breakfast recipes are perfect for the morning after. From classic sausage and chips to irresistible pancakes, these ideas might just help you eat your way through that hangover.
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14 easy dip recipes to keep a crowd happy
What's a party without dip? These moreish dip recipes are the perfect partner for chips, vegetable sticks or crackers at your next party. Try sweet chilli and cream cheese, carrot or smoked salmon.
Sparkling rosé jelly cake with brownie base and berries
Love rosé? This incredible cake recipe is a must-try! A decadent brownie base is topped with sparkling moscato rosé and berry jelly to create a simple yet sophisticated dessert that's super impressive!
Little cornmeal fritters with chicken and avocado salsa
Get the party started with this tasty cornmeal fritter recipe. These easy nibbles are delicious topped with roast chicken and fresh avocado salsa, then served to guests with a drizzle of hot sauce
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Vegetable crudité platter with pea and feta dip
Crunchy, fresh and light, this vegetable crudité platter makes the perfect party snack. Pair with a creamy pea and feta dip for a truly crowd-pleasing dish
Aromatic white and red mulled wine
Greet guests at your next mid-winter dinner party with delicious mulled wine served in thick glasses or pottery cups to hold the heat, says Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Aperol spritz cocktail
Originating in northern Italy, Aperol spritz has become a popular Summer drink, making it an essential recipe to be included in Deborah Hutton's new book, Entertaining Made Easy. It's a great way to start a meal and whet the appetite.
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Eggplant fritter fries with garlic yoghurt
Eggplant...fries?! This recipe sees this meaty vegetable transformed into thick fries, coated in beer batter then fried to perfection. Serve with garlic yoghurt for a delicious vegetarian snack
Top 20 Canapé recipes
Stuck for ideas to serve your guests at your next cocktail party, we’ve pulled together our most popular, starters, canapes and finger foods!
The best summer cocktails
Whether you're hosting a summer party or a dinner, a great cocktail is the perfect start to the evening.
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Venice dusk cocktail
The Venice dusk cocktail, brings you one step closer to sipping a cocktail on one of the terraces overlooking picturesque Venice.
Apple cranberry cosmopolitan cocktail
Perfect cocktail party drink
Chocolate Martini
This simple Chocolate Martini recipe is an easy cocktail to make.
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Espresso Martini cocktail
An Italian menu is perfectly rounded off by a traditional espresso, make it special with The Perfect Espresso Martini.
Mojito cocktail
The ultimate refreshing Mexican cocktail
Deborah Hutton’s margarita recipe
Margaritas are a refreshing must-have cocktail for Mexican Summer fiestas. They’re a perennial favourite of Deborah's, which is why she included this recipe in her new book, Entertaining Made Easy.
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White negroni
Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their fresh orange negroni recipe.
Coconut & coriander sour
Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culp share their sweet and sour cocktail recipe.
South county summer cocktail
Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their creative highball cocktail. Photography by Lauren Matthews.
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Three dashes & a dot cocktail
Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share a cocktail recipe for a stylish Christmas soirée. Photography by Lauren Matthews.
Gunpowder & Sand
Start your evening off with a bang with this seriously seditious cocktail
Mini Yorkshire puddings with beef, basil & tomato
These are a wonderful treat for a party – small enough to pop in one’s mouth but substantial enough to be filling after a few. Photography by Todd Eyre.
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Crisp chicken & herb rice-paper parcels
Party season has started! These tasty morsels will tempt the taste buds of your guests and ensure you retain your legendary entertaining status. Photography by Todd Eyre.
Monica Loves’ guava berry cocktail
Try this refreshing jam cocktail by French mixologist Damien Barte of Napier's wine, cocktail and craft beer bar Monica Loves. Photography by Rachel Dobbs.
Pork and veal sang choy bau
For a delicious taste of China, these pork mince lettuce cups are perfect starters for a family and friends gathering.
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Shogani cocktail with oysters
Christmas doesn't have to be without luxury. Serve this refreshing ginger cocktail with oysters on a bed of ice.
Salt and pepper squid
Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.
Rye toasts with smoked salmon and pickled vegetables
This simple recipe gives a gourmet edge to the classic toasty. With silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and crunchy rye bread you'll breathe new life into a lunch time staple.
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Salmon pinwheels
There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.
Oysters with eschalot vinegar
Fresh oysters get added zest with a tangy vinegar.
Tofu fritters with sweet chilli sauce
Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.
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Mint and lychee caprioscas
The juicy flavours of lychee and lime blend with a cheeky splash of vodka and soda water for a minty refreshment.
Prawn cocktails
Recreate the height of fashionable 70's food with these delicious prawn cocktails.
Pizzette
From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizzas are full of authentic Italian flavours
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Pancetta prawns with sambuca salsa
Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests
Cannelloni canapés with rocket basil pesto and macadamia ricotta
Megan May’s crisp raw cannelloni make an outstanding bite-sized canapé for a dinner party or an elegant amuse-bouche
Smoked chicken canapes
Serve your guests this delicious canape that takes just 15 minutes to make. Just drizzle cranberry sauce over juicy chicken strips and serve on a crisp lettuce leaf.
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Cheery cheese biscuits
Need a small snack to offer while entertaining but prefer savoury over sweet? These cheese biscuits are just the thing for you but be careful your guests don't gobble them all up before you get to try one!
Pizza tartlets
No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out this movie-time treat.
Crunchy baked clams
These sweet little morsels are topped with cheesy, flavoursome breadcrumbs for something special.
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Señorita margarita
A lady-like twist on the classic Mexican cocktail.
Cheddar and thyme twists
Get the party started with these easy to make cheese twists. Great for lunchboxes as well!
Risotto cakes
This vegetarian recipe is perfect finger food for your next party, barbecue or family gathering. If you have many mouths to feed, this will make enough for 10 or more people.
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Espresso martini cocktail
Two of your favourite things in one boozy cup.
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Sorbet cleanser
This cocktail makes a great palate cleanser between courses or a low-fat dessert.
Barbecued chilli octopus
Use fresh or frozen octopus for this stunning chilli and lemon combo.
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Tuna and corn pies
Crunch into these pies to taste the delicious, cheesy tuna centre. Serve with a fresh salad for a hearty meal or cut the pastry smaller to add a twist to the classic party pie.
Prosciutto and zucchini tart
This light and easy tart is great finger food for your next party or family gathering. Or you can cut into slices and serve with salad for lunch.
Lime fruit salad
Use seasonal fruit of choice and to suit your budget. Note
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Avocado pate with parsely and pistachios
Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles to accompany a glass of wine.
Mushrooms in oil
This is an excellent way to use pearly white button mushrooms when you can find them. Note
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Goat’s cheese, avocado and smoked salmon cups
Cups may be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container, but they are best served warm. Note
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Sun-dried tomato and pepperdew twizzlers
Sophie Gray’s pastry twizzlers make a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner
Cavolo nero bruschetta
Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes
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Strawberry and Champagne cocktail
Strawberries and Champagne are an unbeatable match. Enjoy!
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Smoky eggplant dip
With a pleasant smoky flavour from the deliberate charring of the eggplant skin, this delightful and delicious eggplant dip is perfect to eat with flat breads or vegetable crudit�s.
Toasts with chicken livers
Toasts with chicken livers
Prawn and green bean rice paper rolls
Rice paper wrappers are found in Asian section of supermarkets. Note
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Garlic and haloumi prawns
Try these chic bites for your next big do
Avocado and Chorizo Crisps
Try these chic bites for your next big do
Pork siu mai (dim sim) with vinegar soy dressing
Filling may be prepared ahead of time and frozen, if desired. Note
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Chicken liver pate with toast
You should have about 24 slices of bread in total. For an added touch, before chilling cover pat‚ with a little melted butter and some chopped herbs. Note
Tuna sushi sandwiches
Tuna sushi sandwiches
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Clevedon buffalo mozzarella balls
Tickle your taste buds with these quick and tasty morsels.
Prawn rolls
It’s time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Julie Biuso shows how to create a perfect snack-sized dish to serve up with summer drinks.
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Sirloin strips with honey and ginger
It’s time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Julie Biuso shows how to create this perfect snack-sized dish
Summer tartlets
It’s time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Julie Biuso shows how to create this perfect snack-sized dish
Tuna ceviche with smoked tomato granita
Master the skills to make this fancy small plate by Luca Villari and become a dinner party guru
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Smoked salmon blini with leek and wasabi sour cream
Master the skills to make this fancy small plate by Luca Villari and become a dinner party guru
Peking-style pork pancakes
It’s time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Julie Biuso shows how to create a perfect snack-sized dish to serve up with summer drinks.
Watermelon cocktail recipe
Fresh watermelon alone is one of the best things about summer, but try pairing it with vodka, bitters, lemonade and mint for an extra special summer sipper.
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Smoky eggplant dip
Essentially a delightful eggplant dip to eat with flat bread or vegetable crudit�s, this spread gets its pleasant smoky flavour from a deliberate charring of the eggplant skin.
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Gravlax on rye with herbed cream cheese
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Croutes with beef and horseradish cream
Croutes are best assembled close to serving. Note
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Barbecued chicken strips with nuoc cham
Demonstrate your skill on the grill at your next barbecue using this show-stopper by Julie Biuso. You’ll be the talk of the ’hood!
Pear chutney with char-grilled pork cutlet
Not suitable to freeze or microwave Note
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Pomegranate cosmopolitan
Cool, fruity and refreshing, this beautiful pomegranate cosmopolitan is perfect for a night out with your friends or relaxing afternoon drinks on a hot Summer's evening.
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Prawn toasts
Royal reds are deep-sea prawns always sold peeled – they are a cheaper alternative to other varieties. 200g extra uncooked prawns, shelled, could be used, if preferred. Note
